Image Visibility

Whenever possible, FamilySearch makes images available for all users. However, ultimate rights to view images on our website are granted by the record custodians. The Germany, Hessen, Civil Registration collection is available to the Family History Library, FamilySearch Centers, and to members of the supporting organization, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The images can be viewed at a FamilySearch Center near you.

German Data Privacy rules prohibit viewing the following records: All birth images must be 110 years or older; all marriage images must be 75 years or older, and all death images must be 60 years or older.

Title in the Language of the Record

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Record Description

This collection contains civil registration of births, marriages, and death for Hesse, Germany. Birth records are available for 1874-1901, marriages only for 1874-1877, and deaths for 1874-1927. Not all localities are complete but records will continue to be added to this collection over time. Check the wiki or browse the collection to determine current coverage. Original records are located in the Hessisches Staatsarchiv Marburg.

For a list of records by localities, document type and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browse.

Citation for This Collection

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Record Content

Baptismal records found in this collection may contain the following information:

Name of child

Names and status of parents

Place of residence

Gender

Date of birth

Marriage records found in this collection may contain the following information:

Name and status of groom

Name and status of bride

Place of residence

Name of bride’s parents

Name of groom’s parents

Groom’s date of birth and birthplace

Bride’s date of birth and birthplace

Death records found in this collection may contain the following information:

Name of deceased

Age at death

Place of residence

Date of death

How to Use the Record

Search the Collection To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒ Select the "Bestand" category ⇒ Select the "Standesamt " category ⇒ Select the "Ereignistyp" category<br ⇒ Select the "Signatur. Quellengattung und Jahren" category which takes you to the images

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Known Issues with This Collection

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